ABIM
Rheumatology
Board certification, society CME and the cards and registrations to keep current — in one place, with sources.
Last verified October 7, 2026. Rules change; confirm with your board before you rely on this page. This is general information, not legal advice.
Board certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Points
- 100 certification points per cycle Source: ABIM press release: 2-year MOC point requirement eliminated
- Medical knowledge
- At least 20 Medical Knowledge points Confirm with your board Source: ABIM MOC requirements
- Assessment
- Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment (LKA), up to 24 points per year, or Traditional 10-year MOC exam (20 points) Source: ABIM News & Notes, Fall 2024
- Fee
- $220 a year Confirm with your board Source: ABIM MOC fees
- License
- An active, full license to practice Confirm with your board Source: ABIM MOC requirements
- Subspecialty
- Subspecialties follow the same MOC program; the Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment is not offered in every one. Confirm with your board Source: ABIM MOC requirements
Society CME
DO If you are a DO with an AOA board certification
AOA CME requirement
DOs certified by an American Osteopathic Association board
- Cycle
- January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2027 Source: AOA: CME FAQs
- Credits
- 120 credits per 3-year cycle for non-time-limited certificates; time-limited certificates follow their board's numbers Source: AOA: CME FAQs
- Your board's numbers
- Each AOA board sets its own CME split Confirm with your board Source: AOA: CME FAQs
- Reporting
- AOA-accredited sponsors report for you; other credit you add yourself in the AOA Physician Portal Source: AOA: CME FAQs
AOBIM Osteopathic Continuous Certification
DOs certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine
- CME
- 60 credits per 3-year cycle, at least 15 Category 1 or 1-A, for time-limited certificates Confirm with your board Source: AOBIM: OCC component 2 (CME)
- Assessment
- 3 longitudinal modules a year, open January 1, due October 31 Source: AOBIM: OCC component 3 (assessment)
- Fee
- $250 a year for the assessment Source: AOBIM: OCC component 3 (assessment)
Cards and registrations
Physicians in rheumatology often keep these. Your state, hospital or employer decides which you need.
DEA registration
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
- Renewal
- Every 3 years Source: 21 CFR 1301.13 (registration period, fee, renewal window)
- Fee
- $888 per registration Source: 21 CFR 1301.13 (registration period, fee, renewal window)
- Window
- Renew no more than 60 days before it expires Source: 21 CFR 1301.13 (registration period, fee, renewal window)
- Per state
- A separate registration in each state where you prescribe Source: 21 CFR 1301.12 (separate registrations for separate locations)
MATE Act 8-hour training
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
- Training
- 8 hours on substance use disorders, once Source: DEA letter to registrants on the MATE training requirement (March 27, 2023)
- When
- Affirmed on your next DEA registration form Source: DEA letter to registrants on the MATE training requirement (March 27, 2023)
BLS (Basic Life Support)
American Heart Association
- Valid
- 2 years, through the end of the month Source: AHA course card information
- Skills
- Includes an in-person, hands-on skills session Source: AHA course card information
CAQH ProView re-attestation
CAQH (DataSpring)
- Re-attest
- Every 120 days Source: CAQH Provider Data FAQs (DataSpring)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
American Heart Association
- Valid
- 2 years, through the end of the month Source: AHA course card information
- Skills
- Includes an in-person, hands-on skills session Source: AHA course card information
Sources
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- ABIM MOC requirements
- ABIM News & Notes, Fall 2024
- ABIM press release: 2-year MOC point requirement eliminated
- ABIM MOC fees
- AOA: CME FAQs
- AOBIM: OCC component 2 (CME)
- AOBIM: OCC component 3 (assessment)
- 21 CFR 1301.13 (registration period, fee, renewal window)
- 21 CFR 1301.12 (separate registrations for separate locations)
- DEA Registration Q&A
- DEA Diversion Control Division
- DEA letter to registrants on the MATE training requirement (March 27, 2023)
- 21 U.S.C. 823(m), required training for prescribers
- DEA MATE Act FAQ
- AHA course card information
- CAQH Provider Data FAQs (DataSpring)